How texting and GoogleMaps helped Kenyans survive crisis

TED by Erik Hersman | Apr. 23, 2009 (Speech)

(Video) At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. Full Story »

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 by Fabrice Florin - Apr. 23, 2009

Interesting introduction to Ushahidi, an African citizen journalism project using mobile phones to collect news and information during times of crisis.

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